CSR News

5 August 2024: Reckitt, a consumer health and hygiene company, has launched the Dettol School Hygiene Education Programme in Delhi under its flagship campaign, Dettol Banega Swasth India. In collaboration with Jagran Pehel, the social initiative arm of Dainik Jagran, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to implement the campaign across MCD schools in 12 zones of Delhi. The initiative aims to reach 4.5 million beneficiaries, including schoolchildren, teachers, and parents, encouraging and empowering communities to adopt better WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) behaviors and practices. Launched by campaign ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana, the Dettol School Hygiene Education Programme will focus on promoting hygiene practices by training teachers and students and raising

5th August 2024: Embarking on a transformative journey to empower communities at the bottom of the pyramid, leading housing non-profit organization Habitat for Humanity India and Max Estates, a leading Real Estate developer in the NCR region, have forged a partnership to build 50 homes in Haryana. This collaboration represents a collective commitment to instilling strength, stability, and self-reliance among families in dire need of decent shelter. The groundbreaking ceremony for this project was held on 27th July 2024 in Aakera village in Rewari. Over two years, the project will be carried out in two phases. Phase I will concentrate on the completion of 25 homes in Aakera village, while the subsequent Phase II will entail the construction of an additional 25 houses in

5th August 2024: In a significant step towards combating childhood malnutrition and fostering a healthier India, Amway India, one of the leading companies supporting health and wellbeing, announces the expansion of its distinguished ‘Power of 5’ program to Lucknow in partnership with ChildFund India. After positively impacting lakhs of lives in Haryana, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai, the program now extends its reach to Lucknow. As part of Amway’s steadfast commitment to enhancing health and well-being, this initiative targets children, mothers, and caregivers with effective nutrition education and interventions. Through this program, Amway India strives not only to improve individual lives but to build a foundation for healthier families and communities, fully aligning with the company’s vision of helping people live

5th August 2024: Experion Technologies, a global leader in product engineering and digital transformation services with over 17 years of industry experience today initiated the ‘Roof of Dreams’ housing project, implemented by Experion Foundation, its CSR arm. The agreement for constructing the first house was signed at a ceremony held in the Experion office, at Technopark, Trivandrum. Mrs. Sreeja CS, Nedumangad Municipal Chairperson, and Mr. Pulipara Krishnan, Kollamkavu Ward Councilor, sent their felicitations. A distinguished gathering of dignitaries, including Mr. Binu Jacob, CEO and Managing Director of Experion Technologies; Mr. Suresh VP, COO and Co-founder; Mr. Sreekumar Pillai, CTO and Co-founder; Mr. Jaimy Thomas, Co-founder and Director of Service Delivery and Mr. Manoj Balraj, Co-founder and President and office bearers

2nd August 2024: Project AMBER Report “Empowering Lives: Embracing Collaboration” was released at the AMBER Summit by Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India. This report highlights the project’s advancements in skills training and job placements, offering insights and best practices to guide future skills development initiatives in India. Project AMBER (Accelerated Mission for Better Employment and Retention) is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), and Generation India Foundation under Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP), a World Bank-funded MSDE program. Supported by leading CSR entities in India, including JPMorgan Chase, Project AMBER is a unique public-private partnership in

31st July 2024: SmartSoC Hope Foundation, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of SmartSoC, announces the successful launch of “Project Apthbhandav.” Under this initiative, a blood donation camp was organized recently in partnership with the Sushrutha Voluntary Blood Centre. The event took place at SmartSoC’s corporate office in Whitefield, Bengaluru. The “Project Apthbhandav Drive” received an overwhelming response, with generous donors contributing over 58 units of blood. This initiative underscores SmartSoC’s commitment to community welfare and life-saving causes. The collected blood will aid in critical medical treatments and emergencies, highlighting the importance of community participation in healthcare initiatives. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the donors for their generosity and commitment to saving lives,” said Bharath Desareddy, CEO of

31st July 2024: In the village of Utoon, located in the sub-division of Tawdhu, the SBI Foundation and the Akhil Bhartiya Gramin Utahan Samiti celebrated World Nature Conservation Day 2024. This event was organized under the CSR Gram Seva Project of SBI Foundation, which involved planting trees at the village’s pond. Gopal Bajiya, Programme Coordinator, ABGUS, explained, “World Nature Conservation Day is observed every year on July 24. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness about the worsening climate crisis and to discuss how we can better preserve the environment and its natural resources for future generations. This year’s theme for World Environment Day is land restoration, combating desertification, and enhancing drought resilience. According to a UN conference,

31st July 2024: House of Hiranandani, a leading real estate developer, is proud to announce the launch of #TomorrowMatters, a campaign conceptualized to tackle the urgent global climate crisis through a collaborative approach. The five-year-long campaign encompasses multiple targeted goals among various facets of our environment to bring about a significant and impactful change. According to the United Nations Climate Body and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), it is crucial to limit the long-term average temperature rise to 1.5 °C. The consequences of 2C global warming can result in extreme hot days, rises in sea levels, and the and the loss of coral reefs. They can also affect plants, animals, and hundreds of millions of people. It is

30th July 2024: Women play a pivotal role in India’s economy, yet they lead only 13.7% of enterprises despite comprising 66% of the population. This indicates persistent barriers despite their significant contributions. To address the formidable challenges faced by marginalized women, Amway India, a leading company supporting Health and Wellbeing, in collaboration with the Yellow Bag Foundation, expands its transformative Project Nari Shakti – Women Livelihood Program – to Madurai in Tamil Nadu. This initiative aims to uplift the lives of underprivileged women by providing them with essential vocational skills, entrepreneurship training, and health and wellbeing education. This holistic approach empowers them to achieve socio-economic independence, make informed health choices, and foster personal growth. By promoting women’s empowerment, Amway India

30th July 2024: In a significant step towards environmental restoration, Shri MB Patil, Minister for Commerce & Industries and Infrastructure, Govt of Karnataka, presided over the groundbreaking ceremony of the Mamadapur Lake Rejuvenation Project today. This initiative by the Sehgal Foundation with support from HCCB, one of India’s leading FMCG companies, aims to restore the historically important Mamadapur Lake, which has been central to the community and ecosystem since the 16th century. Once complete, the rejuvenated lake will benefit around 30,000 people from the local community through improved water security, biodiversity conservation, and economic opportunities. Mamadapur Lake, originally built during the Adil Shahi period, once spanned a maximum storage height of approximately 7.6 meters with a submergence area of 864